Finding the Third Proportional to 174,804 and 381,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,804 and 381,352 is: 831,956.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,804 : 381,352 = 381,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,804/381,352 = 381,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,804x = 381,352 × 381,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,804x = 145,429,347,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,429,347,904/174,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,956.64
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